as in pornographic
depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
inappropriately used office e-mail for an exchange of raunchy jokes
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Recent Examples of raunchy
While others might have eyed the raunchy comedy as a writing sample or planned to wait to see the micro-budget version Mikalson has been directing in Kentucky, A24 jumped all over it.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Cannon is branding the show, three half-hour episodes of which are being taped tonight, as his raunchy attempt to reinvent late-night entertainment.
—Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 15 July 2025
With a supporting cast that includes Nicole Byer, Liza Koshy and Charlie Day, this film promises a hilarious and raunchy ride through the awkwardness of teenage desire.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The trailer unveils a series of nail-biting, raunchy and hilarious moments.
—Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Cannon is branding the show, three half-hour episodes of which are being taped tonight, as his raunchy attempt to reinvent late-night entertainment.
—Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 15 July 2025
With a supporting cast that includes Nicole Byer, Liza Koshy and Charlie Day, this film promises a hilarious and raunchy ride through the awkwardness of teenage desire.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The trailer unveils a series of nail-biting, raunchy and hilarious moments.
—Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raunchy
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The law requires pornographic websites to verify users’ ages – for example by making users scan and upload their driver’s license – before granting access to content that is deemed obscene for minors but not adults.—
Meg Leta Jones,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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Lawsuit alleges 'obscene' government overreach Longo's lawsuit, filed in Chemung County, New York, names the county, the city of Elmira and several DEC officers as defendants.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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By The Athletic’s count, over nine innings during the Yankees’ 6-2 win over the Mets, those fans aimed the same vulgar chant at Soto a whopping 38 times.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Because at the time, Madonna was seen as this controversial and sort of vulgar character.—
Terry Gross,
NPR,
17 July 2025
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Unfortunately, later in the day, arguments about controversial issues like politics and religion could get nasty.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
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After dropping Monday’s opener to the Twins – following a nasty delay between the top and bottom of the ninth – the Red Sox got right back on the horse.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
31 July 2025
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That version of Boldy — the skilled scorer not afraid to go to the dirty areas — had superstar qualities and scored some big-time goals.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Another is to use one of the brand's sprays and spritz the dirty surface, wipe it down, then rinse with water.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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The foul was upgraded to a flagrant foul penalty 2, resulting in an automatic ejection for Banks.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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The other is a red panda named Bad Rudi with a penchant for foul language.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
16 July 2025
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Indeed, the trio looked filthy, and one even had a red, watery eye.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Sharp has long been one of New York’s filthiest comedians.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
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“Raunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raunchy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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